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Terming terrorism a trans-national phenomena which needed strong collective action, Sitharaman praised the Philippines for resolutely addressing the threat posed by terrorists in the southern part of the country. (Photo: AP)

Collective action needed to fight terrorism, online radicalisation:...

Sitharaman also said the global strategic and security situation was constantly evolving and had thrown up fresh and...

24 Oct 2017 7:14 PM IST

Indian Army is among worlds largest forces. (Photo: PTI)

Army will review battle-readiness, joint war doctrine

The policy change has also found mention in the latest war doctrine of the Indian armed forces released in April 2017.

4 Oct 2017 5:41 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, has met Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and discussed the overall security situation and other related issues with them. (Photo: DC)(Photo: DC)

Sitharaman meets J&K CM, Guv, to review security during 2-day visit

During her visit to the LoC, Sitharaman was briefed about the 'robust counter-infiltration posture' adopted along the de...

29 Sept 2017 8:26 PM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will also have one-on-one meetings with Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: PTI)

Sitharaman on 2-day visit to J&K to review security at borders

It is Nirmala Sitharaman's maiden visit at the sensitive border state after assuming charge as the defence minister in...

29 Sept 2017 5:10 PM IST

A priest held prayers in the defence ministers chamber before Nirmala Sitharaman assumed charge. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Sitharaman takes charge as the 1st full-time woman Defence Minister

Sitharaman took charge in the presence of her predecessor Arun Jaitley who was given the additional charge of the key...

7 Sept 2017 12:18 PM IST

From left, Brazilian President Michel Temer, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Africas President Jacob Zuma and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi head to their BRICS Summit in Xiamen, Fujian province in China, on Monday, Sept 4, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Pakistan rejects BRICS' statement on presence of militant groups...

China is also concerned about Islamist influence spilling over from Pakistan and Afghanistan into its far-western...

5 Sept 2017 6:09 PM IST

Sitharaman also credited her elevation to a cabinet rank minister to cosmic grace and support from party leadership. (Photo: PTI)

Cosmic grace: Sitharaman on becoming 1st full-time woman Defence...

Stressing that it was a big responsibility, Sitharaman said she was 'very grateful for the confidence the PM has in her.

3 Sept 2017 7:14 PM IST

In the Indian narrative of the 26 ministers of defence till date, only Jaswant Singh could claim any functional and emotional affinity with the military. (Representational image)

India's run with raksha mantri post

Sadly since Independence, India's tryst with this sensitive post has been increasingly time serving, patronising or...

24 Oct 2018 2:33 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in flying G-Suit before taking off in SU 30MKI. (Photo: @DefenceMinIndia)

Nirmala Sitharaman wears pilot's G-suit, rides combat jet

The country's first woman defence minister sat in the rear seat behind the pilot and was wearing the pilot's G-suit.

17 Jan 2018 2:48 PM IST

I would like to make a suggestion to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. If you are serious enough to fight against terror, we are ready to assist you. If you want our Army, then we will send them there for your help, Rajnath said. (Photo: ANI)

If you want to tackle terror in Pak, we'll send our armymen there:...

The Defence Minister also slammed Imran Khan for his stance on Kashmir.

13 Oct 2019 3:41 PM IST

Leaving New Delhi for Paris on a three-day visit to France. Shall attend the Annual Defence Dialogue and the Induction Ceremony of Rafale. India-France bilateral relations have made tremendous progress in recent years. Looking forward to further and deepen these ties, he stated in a tweet. (Photo: ANI)

'Looking forward to deepen ties with France': Rajnath Singh

On October 8, the Defence Minister is scheduled to meet the French President Emmanuel Macron.

7 Oct 2019 2:53 PM IST

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Approval granted for purchase of defence equipment worth Rs 2,700 cr

The meeting of the council, the highest decision-making body for defence purchase, was chaired by Defence Minister...

27 Feb 2019 1:52 PM IST